Experience a different kind of education on a beautiful piece of land we are bringing back to life in Reno, Nevada, USA

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  Descripción

  Join us to experience bringing a beautiful piece of land back to life. We have made amazing progress these last five years, but there is still a ways to go. Deep in summer now, we are hoping to find someone interested in the repetitive tasks that gardening asks, and nourished by the beauty - and fresh fruits and vegetables they help to nurture!.
  
  We are an older couple and need help 15 hours a week) (20 for a couple) tending gardens and lots of weeding and repairing irrigation lines. At times, if one of us is sick or injured, we would ask your help with general care.
  
  IT IS HOT HERE during the day, so work has to happen early morning (6:30 - 9:00) and evenings (8:00 - 9:00) - please don't apply if you are not an early morning person - there is no way around working early.
  
  We live on the edge of Reno Nevada on a wonderful acre that we have brought back to life. We have a stunning view of the high Sierra – best in Reno! - but when we bought this property it had been totally trashed (oil spills, neglect, garbage, broken machinery, glass everywhere). It was so toxic that no animals or insects would come near except fire ants. We decided that bringing a piece of land back to life was a worthy undertaking, and we have succeeded and have a natural place for our grandchildren to play and garden and meet creatures, and for us to relax and enjoy.
  
  Now, in our sixth year, the land is teaming with life - last summer we picked 6000 pie cherries on 3 cherry trees, hundreds of blackberries, and endless green beans. And those of the plentiful grapes that weren't devoured became raisins, jelly, and juice. It is so beautiful and full of life - birds, hummingbirds,, rabbits, butterflies, hummingbird-moths, snakes, lizards, honeybees all abound. And yet it has much that still needs to be done and much to tend – and we are old!
  
  I grew up in the United Nations community in NYC and miss the cultural life – it would be a delight to host a single or a couple from another country - or just another part of the U.S. – and learn about their worlds. I currently run a non-profit educational program focused on teaching global studies through the arts . I am guessing anyone coming will have much to contribute and we have much to share!
  
  My husband has done several kinds of work in his life (from supervising prisoner care, to being an attorney, to story writing for our educational non-profit). He loves reading and sharing his life stories.
  
  We have a wonderful and super friendly dog - sheepadoodle (old english sheep dog and poodle mix). Griffin. He is the best, and is very much part of life here, so dog loving is required! We also have a kitten who was badly hurt when he was 4 months and he now wants a lot of loving but is fine and sweet. Our 3 youngest grandchildren are here often and my other 4 grandchildren are occasional visitors to our house, where we have a trampoline, an above ground pool, huge sand box, zip line, ballfield, hammocks, and lots of arts and crafts, and, of course, the gardens. They love to have new adults to join in our play.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Mantenimiento general

  Ayuda informática
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We are a nice older couple (82 and 74) with interesting backgrounds and we would be happy to share our world. Also this is also an unusually nice and old-fashioned, friendly neighborhood - people often say it is like stepping back in time. So you would meet some interesting neighbors.
  
  I direct a Global Studies program for elementary children and there might well be many interests we can share.
  
  Reno downtown is a different world - like a mini Las Vegas - so some find it fun, and everyone finds it an interesting and odd slice of life. We would be happy to take our helpers on short trips now and then to see the nearby Silver Mining town or the hot springs or Lake Tahoe. And, as I said above, I can teach pottery and there is access to a wheel 24/7.
  
  Of course they will learn about this land, and land and soil in general (and weeds!). And they will learn about gardening and orchard care. And a lot about the changing climate because you can't avoid it here (or anywhere else).
  
  We have lived full lives and are happy to share what we have seen and experienced. Since I lived in and attended the U.N. School all my life, I have an unusually broad suitcase to draw from. We also have 7 wonderful grandsons who are in and out and give a different perspective on life. My oldest grandson recently finished a year as a WorkAway in South America and on the rare occasions he is here; he has much to share.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  The amount of help is 3-4 hours 4-5 days a week - really average 15 hours a week (20 total for a couple) but it is uneven because weather and environment are unpredictable! So some flexibility is needed. For example, after a huge rain, it could be all hands on deck all day to deal with flooding, and then several days fully off. Or right now we are battling bindweed and it might be 4 hours for 3 days. So a worker here has to enjoy flexibility!
  
  The average would be 15 hours a week with at least 3 full days off to explore and usually more time off.
  
  Sometimes there might be a special project too, like helping put in a door or helping put up a shade cloth or take down the pool. No special skills needed as we will train you, but love of the land and an eagerness to learn are a mustt.
  
  On the whole it will be weeding, tending the gardens, helping plant and harvest, clearing ditches (digging), and light repair tasks like sandboxes and fences. A good back is a must. Also in the summer it is very hot in the daytime here so being an early riser - when it is gorgeous out - is a big help; this is siesta country in the summer.
  
  It is imperative that the workawayer(s) are NON SMOKERS, outdoors or in. I have a serious allergy to cigarette smoke and really can't mess around with this.It is also a mus that they enjoy work and are healthy enough to work hard - we are seniors and need the help.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Would love to have a spanish speaker who likes children and wants to share active language (games and other activities) but that is not required.
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  Alojamiento

  Housing is private in a large travel trailer with heat, air conditioning, convection oven, toaster, electric skillet, tea/coffee pot. Separate toilet, shower, and sink area. Queen bed in separate area, and fold out couch in Living Room. LR window faces the High Sierra! Currently it has a potter's wheel in the LR and we can leave that for your fun - I can give lessons too! Or we can take it out. The place is very nice and suitable for a single or a couple.
  
  We will provide $75/week for a single and $100 for a pair to help with food costs, and we will take you shopping. We will welcome you to join us at dinner periodically.
  
  If needed, we will take you to shop for your own lunches and dinners and you can, of course, share in the foods that are being harvested.

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  Algo más...

  We are not far from Lake Tahoe - one of the most beautiful lakes in the world - and actually look right at the mountains rising from it. There are hiking trails right out the door and wetland trails a bike ride away. We only use the bikes in the late evening so they are available most of the time. This situation is best for someone who enjoys the outdoors with a touch of city spice!
  
  HOWEVER, THE DRAWBACK here is that transportation takes effort unless you can afford to rent a car (we live on a bumpy dirt road). We will lend bicycles to ride the 3/4 mile to the mall where you can lock them up and take a bus into town - likely it will take an hour for the whole trip. In town you can do the Reno casino thing or you can go to many music and art events in the local parks. THERE IS NO PUBLic TRANSPORTATION up to Lake Tahoe. When we can, we will give you a lift to buses or car rentals or take you on adventures, but we tend to be quite busy so maybe one adventure a month..

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  We do not have an extra computer, but if you bring your own ,we have direct ethernet to your living space so service is excellent. Also have less dependable wifi; cellular is strong.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Dogs only! Serious Cat Allergies!

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

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